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Provision of Testing Services

DFT

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01 Mar 2019 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking to secure an agile Testing service through its contracted procurement for "Provision of Testing Services". The procurement, classified under the information technology services industry, was awarded with a contract value of £734,400. The contractual obligations began on 11 March 2019 and will extend until 31 May 2019. The tender process has been completed and the end date for responses was set on 25 February 2019. The services were required in Wales, United Kingdom, highlighting the importance of local expertise.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in IT services, particularly those focused on test engineering and management. Companies with capabilities in performance, volume, and integration testing could greatly benefit from similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with key government departments, fostering growth within the technology and digital service sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Testing Services

Notice Description

DVLA is requiring an agile Testing service to augment the existing Testing team by providing test engineering and management for application and software services that span our digital and legacy applications. Test engineering includes but not is not limited to performance, volume and integration testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b65c3cd-cc43-48e4-b280-7b89c96f9ba9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967d446b-ee70-4737-9211-74bf67f888d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£734,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£734,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jeremy.bunce@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441792783887

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZEEFIX CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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